Man Marking - Episode 79 - Ben Pringle

Episode 79 - Ben Pringle

Ben Pringle's career, by his own admission, is the archetypal tale of two halves. A career that began at the infamous Wallsend Boys Club, saw Ben play for Derby County, achieve two promotions with Rotherham United and earn a move to Fulham by his mid 20s.

After signing a three year deal with championship side Preston North End in 2016, Ben's career prospects were looking healthy. During the next three years, Ben would make less than 20 appearances for Preston, and find himself out on loan with Tranmere Rovers, Oldham Athletic, and Grimsby Town. Did the move to Deepdale kill his career? 

Now playing in the national league with Altrincham, and searching for his fifth career promotion, we sit down with Ben to look back over an unusual playing career, and discuss the moments that have made all the difference. 

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If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk:

Samaritans 
Call 116 132 for free

https://www.samaritans.org/

Papyrus UK
Call 0800 068 41 41

Papyrus Website

CALM ZONE
0800 58 58 58

https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/

MIND
0300 123 3393

https://www.mind.org.uk/

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group
0800 059 0123

https://www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk/